Silver coins of tsarist Russia and their approximate cost. A photo

Silver coins of tsarist Russia are of particular value to numismatists around the world. Collecting silver rubles in prerevolutionary Russia allows you not only to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the past centuries, but also to become the owner of an object of historical significance. In some cases, a successfully purchased copy is a successful way of investing. The cost and demand for rare samples of monetary units of the period of the Russian Empire are increasing every year. For a profitable investment in collectibles it is necessary not only to have an idea of the peculiarities of the antique money market, but also to understand numismatics, to be interested in history and to distinguish rare silver rubles from simple and common coins.

Coins in the era of Peter I to Paul I

When Peter I began mass production of money from silver, while their appearance was significantly changed. During the reign of Peter II and Paul I coins were minted with a cruciform monogram consisting of the first letters of the emperor's name.

The beginning of the reign of Peter I's niece, Anna Ioannovna, is marked by the chasing of new silver rubles, popularly called "Anna with a chain". Currently, this is one of the most valuable and expensive Russian silver coins.

Silver coins of tsarist Russia during the reign of Catherine II were minted in large numbers by various denominations. The price of 1 ruble in 1762, depending on the degree of preservation, can exceed 100,000 rubles.

Silver coins of tsarist Russia: from Alexander I to Alexander III

During the reign of Alexander I, the appearance of silver money has changed significantly. Now there is no indication of the sovereign's identity, but the inscription "The State Russian Coin" appears. The cost of a specimen of 1 ruble in 1802, depending on its state, exceeds 200,000 rubles at auctions. Due to the large volume of the issue, the money was minted with different stamps. Because of this, rubles from one yard, but released in different periods of time, are significantly different, some of them are now very rare and valuable.

After the death of Nicholas I, the heir to the throne was determined not at once, thanks to which the "Konstantinovsky ruble" appeared.

Silver coins during the reign of Nicholas II

During the monetary reform, the silver ruble became a payment instrument attached to the gold ruble. At the same time, silver coins of Tsarist Russia during this period were objects of real art. On one side was depicted the profile of the king, executed at the highest level of skill. On the other side - a two-headed eagle, the year in which the monetary unit was issued, and its face value. After the revolution, stamps for coinage were stolen, which led to a large flow of counterfeit rubles.

The most expensive and rare silver coins of tsarist Russia

The definition of a coin as the most expensive and rare is somewhat arbitrary, since information on the appearance of an even more unique specimen on the numismatic market can always appear.

The cost of 1 ruble in 1730 reaches 700,000 $. On one side of it is a portrait of Empress Anna Ioannovna, and on the reverse surrounded by a chain of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called is depicted a two-headed eagle with three imperial crowns. In total about three such copies are known.

Another coin, denominated 1 ruble in 1861, was sold for 1,400,000 rubles. Its circulation was quite large, but at the same time the cost of a sample of high degree of safety exceeds one million rubles.

The price of the coin, also called the "Constantine ruble", in 1825, reaches $ 100,000. The motive of the coinage is not exactly defined, as well as the one whose profile is depicted on the ruble. According to one of the versions, there was an error at the mint, on the other - the ruble was minted on the eve of the coronation of Konstantin Pavlovich.

Among the rare and expensive coins is a Polish taler with a denomination of 1 ruble in 1705, which was struck by the decree of Peter I. Especially valuable are copies with an error in the date, their value can reach 1500000 rubles.

The special value of silver coins of tsarist Russia

Silver coins of tsarist Russia attract collectors from all over the world not only historical and cultural significance, but also a variety of rare and valuable specimens, the price of which at auctions exceeds several million. Many silver rubles are executed with highly artistic skill, they became objects of art. In addition, the quality and level of coinage in Russia in the period 17-18 centuries is much higher than in other European countries.

Also of particular interest to numismatists are certain novodels - especially for collectors, minted by the Mint copies of previously issued rubles. The circulation of copies of coins of the 17th century, issued in the 19th century, is very small, their cost increases every year.

Acquisition of coins as a profitable investment

Collecting gold and silver coins of tsarist Russia, you can not only study the history and culture of the country, but also with the benefit of investing money. Tsarist rubles grow in price every year. They are of interest not only in the market of numismatists in Russia, but also abroad, where gold and silver coins of tsarist Russia are 20-30% more expensive.

Investments in coins not only bring income, sometimes exceeding the profit from other types of investments, but also differ in stability. According to experts, the attractiveness of the numismatics market for investors will only grow. To profitably invest money, it is necessary not only to understand the numismatics, but also to know the specifics of this type of investment:

• The period for which the coin is acquired must not be less than 2 years;
• To obtain income, one must look for rare and valuable specimens;
• Higher incomes are brought by collected collections on a particular topic, since their cost is much greater than the price of a set of coins individually.

Cost estimate

The value of the royal ruble is determined by its rarity and level of safety. Also there are copies, the demand for which significantly exceeds the supply in the market, which also increases the price. Therefore, when evaluating, it is necessary to pay attention to these parameters.

In order to determine the value of an existing coin, you can contact a specialized firm by sending them a photo of a silver ruble or visiting the office of the company. In addition, you can determine the value yourself on auction sites and forums, where the catalog with the cost is usually placed.

How to profitably sell coins

After assessing the cost, you can start looking for potential buyers, which can be found among professional numismatists and collectors, special companies and intermediaries. In this case, it is worth paying attention to the reputation of the buyer. Information about the reliability of the coin collector, a particular company engaged in the purchase of coins, can be found on special websites and forums.

To find a buyer of a valuable and rare coin, it is best to apply to major Internet auctions, such as "Russian coin", "Volmar" and others, where investment companies are represented, reliable buyers from Russia and Europe.

To implement a lesser instance, you can refer to auctions in various forums. There are also specialized stores, but, as a rule, they acquire valuable rubles at a reduced cost.

Counterfeit coins. Symptoms

Due to the high cost and the constantly growing demand, there is a risk of acquiring a counterfeit of silver coins of tsarist Russia. You can protect yourself from fakes by observing certain rules. In order not to buy counterfeit silver coins of tsarist Russia, it is necessary to check the certificate of authenticity. In addition, at many auctions, additional expertise is being conducted. Some fakes can be determined on their own, but for this it is necessary to consider in detail the design of the ruble of the pre-revolutionary period, which when purchased on the Internet or by catalog is impossible. Recently, silver coins of tsarist Russia have been increasingly forged. Photos in catalogs and on Internet sites do not always accurately show those parts of the silver ruble that need to be examined in detail in order to determine falsification. Be careful.

In this case, it is not worthwhile to confuse counterfeit copies of silver coins of tsarist Russia with new-made ones, which were specially made by the Mint for collectors at a later date.

Buying tsarist rubles, it is necessary to pay attention to the following signs:

• Presence of foreign metal next to damage and rubbing;
• Features of metal shine;
• Features of coinage;
• Presence of engraving;
• Clarity of inscriptions, peculiarity of the inscription of alphabetic and numeral signs.

The weight and size of the coin must coincide with the weight and size of genuine coins of the same kind.